Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Raid
Subheading: Killing Complicates Ceasefire Talks
JERUSALEM -- Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed early today in Iran's capital Tehran, the Palestinian militant group said.
Statement from Hamas
"Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas's political office, was killed in a raid by Israel in Tehran," Hamas said in a post on its official Telegram account.
Background
Haniyeh is the second Hamas senior leader to be killed since the war in Gaza began. His killing complicates ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, which have been ongoing in Egypt.
Reaction from Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group allied with Hamas, condemned the killing and vowed to retaliate.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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